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Feature Story (Brandon Dill) Kids and Education

Second COVID-themed creative writing contest offers cash prizes for Shelby County Schools teens

Cole BradleyThursday, July 9, 2020
Feature Story To celebrate Juneteenth 2020, The Time is Now Douglass, the Official Black Lives Matter Memphis Chapter, and Memphis Artists for Change partnered to supply produce boxes, free lunch from local food trucks, masks, and hand sanitizer. (Forever Ready) Community Development

Video: Juneteenth in Douglass Park

Thursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story FAQIllustrationCOVIDMMC Sustainability

Your questions for navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic, asked and answered

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Arise2Read staff and volunteers sorted 1,300 books into summer learning kits for kids who can't attend their reading-focused summer camps this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Submitted) Kids and Education

With camps closed, local nonprofits pivot to fight the summer reading slump

Ashley DavisFriday, June 12, 2020
Feature Story Rachel Johnson, performing at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is maintaining her entrepreneurial drive while responding to barriers presented by the pandemic. Submitted by Johnson for MLK50: Justice Through Journalism) Healthy Communities

Pandemic strikes sour note for Memphis musician’s big plans

Thursday, June 4, 2020
Feature Story OtherFoods Kitchen is located at 1249 Heistan Place and serves as a space for food-based startups to kickoff. (Ramona Springfield) Entrepreneurship

OtherFoods Kitchen helps startups cook up something great in Memphis

Ramona SpringfieldThursday, June 4, 2020
Feature Story Rufus Sykes cracks a smile as he holds the door open for a customer at the South Memphis Grocery on West Mallory Avenue. Sykes co-owns the corner store with other family members. (Malik Martin) Entrepreneurship

Corner Stores: A South Memphis love story

Ivy K. ArnoldWednesday, June 3, 2020
Feature Story (stock photo) Healthy Communities

Could COVID-19 end in better nurses?

Cole BradleyThursday, May 28, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Sepia Coleman. Healthy Communities

Home health aide: Working without PPE, sick leave is like ‘going in front of a firing squad’

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Feature Story The Time is Now Douglass Community Development Corporation hosted a mobile food pantry in the Douglass neighborhood on April 16th. It was the first mobile pantry held in Douglass since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit Shelby County. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

When COVID-19 relief didn't come, Douglass residents stepped up for their own

Ashley DavisThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story newmem Arts and Culture

Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story mmcmedia Healthy Communities

What's left unanswered: How can local media help you?

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 20, 2020
Feature Story (Volunteer Odyssey) Community Development

How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
Feature Story Jasmine Thomas lives with her grandmother and 4-month-old daughter, A’Maria. Photo courtesy of Thomas. Healthy Communities

New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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